nymphomania

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A derogatory term, denoting a female who has an obsession for sex, to the point where it is merely to satisfy her needs, irrespective of those of her partners. Includes multiple partners. An insatiable appetite for sex, that is never fully satisfied, or controlled.

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Meaning

Nymphomania is used to describe a female sex addict, while the term 'satyriasis' is used to denote the male counterpart.

The terms come from Mythology.

These terms are used by the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, to describe global diseases, which are not limited to simply mental disorders.

In some circles, sex addiction, is perceived to be merely a term conjured up to satisfy a societies moral view, and that in fact, it does not actually exist.